Super 12 Rugby Round 4 tips
This coming weekend see some interesting clashes. Look out for the Stormers against the Waratahs and the Sharks against the Highlanders for the better games to look at this weekend.
Chiefs v Reds
The Chiefs have the home advantage and after they scraped home against the Blues in their first home game, I must favor them to beat the Reds. None of these teams have been very good away from home – both went down in the fifties against the Crusaders and both had close games against the Blues. It should therefore be very close and I think that the home ground advantage in Hamilton will give it to the Chiefs by 3.
Hurricanes v Bulls
If the jet lag is not too bad, I cannot see the Hurricanes have much of a problem here. The only think that can help the Bulls is the fact that the Canes had to take the dreaded flight against the clock (100 times worse than flying with the clock). That may make the score closer, but listening to the problems that the Bulls have in their camp and the non commitment from their senior player, the Canes should still win this one. If it was a week later, I would have said the Hurricanes by 20, but as the flight is going to be a leveler, I reckon it will only be by 10.
Blues v Crusaders
The Blues battled to beat the Reds at home and lost their last game against the Chief in Hamilton. The Crusaders are on a roll and has won both their home games by recording half centuries and lost away form home against the Brumbies (not a sin is it?). I think the men in black in red are going to whip the Blues in their backyard and take this one by 20 points. We all know that the Blues can be devastating when firing on all cylinders, but they need a miracle to give them a chance in this one.
Waratahs v Stormers
The Waratahs are going to struggle with jet lag and also a very good outfit in the Stormers. The Stormers have lost two on the road so far, but is has been closely contested matches. They would have settled down by now and have enough to beat the Waratahs. The gap left by the injury to Mat Rogers will not be filled in a tight game. The Stormers can win this one by 9.
Cats v Brumbies
I am afraid that the Cats have had two big losses at home and I think this one will be their third. They were only impressive in the match against the Bulls and 20 minutes against the Waratahs. The Brumbies is still injury ridden, but have proved that they are an exceptional side. They have won three games at home without some of their stars and this one should be one of the easier ones. Baring a miracle for the Cats, George and his team should walk off the field with at least a 20 point margin. If Clyde Rathbone is also going to walk off is another question…..
Sharks v Highlanders
This could be one of the matches of the weekend. None of these teams have lit up the world so far and the Highlanders have only one victory and one draw after their three home games. The Sharks are one of the disappointments of the 2005 Super 12 after loosing three on the trot. They did however show a lot of promise in their last outing against the Hurricanes and if they pull it together, the Highlanders can find the going tough in the Shark tank. I am going to go with The Sharks to take this one by 10!
Chiefs v Reds
The Chiefs have the home advantage and after they scraped home against the Blues in their first home game, I must favor them to beat the Reds. None of these teams have been very good away from home – both went down in the fifties against the Crusaders and both had close games against the Blues. It should therefore be very close and I think that the home ground advantage in Hamilton will give it to the Chiefs by 3.
Hurricanes v Bulls
If the jet lag is not too bad, I cannot see the Hurricanes have much of a problem here. The only think that can help the Bulls is the fact that the Canes had to take the dreaded flight against the clock (100 times worse than flying with the clock). That may make the score closer, but listening to the problems that the Bulls have in their camp and the non commitment from their senior player, the Canes should still win this one. If it was a week later, I would have said the Hurricanes by 20, but as the flight is going to be a leveler, I reckon it will only be by 10.
Blues v Crusaders
The Blues battled to beat the Reds at home and lost their last game against the Chief in Hamilton. The Crusaders are on a roll and has won both their home games by recording half centuries and lost away form home against the Brumbies (not a sin is it?). I think the men in black in red are going to whip the Blues in their backyard and take this one by 20 points. We all know that the Blues can be devastating when firing on all cylinders, but they need a miracle to give them a chance in this one.
Waratahs v Stormers
The Waratahs are going to struggle with jet lag and also a very good outfit in the Stormers. The Stormers have lost two on the road so far, but is has been closely contested matches. They would have settled down by now and have enough to beat the Waratahs. The gap left by the injury to Mat Rogers will not be filled in a tight game. The Stormers can win this one by 9.
Cats v Brumbies
I am afraid that the Cats have had two big losses at home and I think this one will be their third. They were only impressive in the match against the Bulls and 20 minutes against the Waratahs. The Brumbies is still injury ridden, but have proved that they are an exceptional side. They have won three games at home without some of their stars and this one should be one of the easier ones. Baring a miracle for the Cats, George and his team should walk off the field with at least a 20 point margin. If Clyde Rathbone is also going to walk off is another question…..
Sharks v Highlanders
This could be one of the matches of the weekend. None of these teams have lit up the world so far and the Highlanders have only one victory and one draw after their three home games. The Sharks are one of the disappointments of the 2005 Super 12 after loosing three on the trot. They did however show a lot of promise in their last outing against the Hurricanes and if they pull it together, the Highlanders can find the going tough in the Shark tank. I am going to go with The Sharks to take this one by 10!
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